Fudgy Beet Brownies

Name: Fudgy Beet Brownies
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan; 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 8 oz. cooked peeled whole beets (about 4 small beets), pureed in blender or food processor; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp. espresso powder; 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 c. white whole wheat flour

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 3, 2018

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Mike Garten

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50 mins

Love 'em or hate 'em — beets are a surprisingly delicious way to amp up a classic brownie recipe.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
8 oz. cooked peeled whole beets (about 4 small beets), pureed in blender or food processor
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. espresso powder
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 8-inch square baking dish and line bottom with parchment paper, leaving overhang on each side. Butter paper.
2. Step 2Melt chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan on low, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in sugar, beets, vanilla, espresso powder and salt. Whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Fold in flour until just combined.
3. Step 3Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then use overhangs to transfer to cutting board. Cut into 16 squares.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 160 calories, 11 g fat (6.5 g saturated), 3 g protein, 55 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 2 g fiber.

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